Elizabeth Dlugolecki
Assistant Professor
Office: Sturzebecker 307
Phone: 610-436-2183
Email: EDlugolecki@wcupa.edu
Liz Burkhart Dlugolecki is an enthusiastic educational leader with fifteen + years of experience in K-12 and higher education. Previously she worked as an adjunct for RACC, Penn State Berks, and WCU, as well as a secondary health and physical education teacher in the public school system. Since completing her undergraduate degree, she went on to earn both her master’s and doctoral degrees with a research focus on the areas of high quality health and physical education programs and educational support among early to mid-career teachers. Liz’s service and leadership to the profession is extensive. She was a key contributor in the establishment of Berks County into the Lancaster/Lebanon/Berks local chapter for health and physical education. She has served on the Executive Board and committees of PA SHAPE, and SHAPE PA Lancaster/Lebanon/Berks, written numerous scholarly articles, and conducted countless professional presentations across the country.
Liz’s knowledge and experience in the educational system has helped her become a true advocate for quality health and physical education programs. Her dedication and passion to education has impacted the lives of many professionals and helped strengthen health and physical education! Her efforts earned her the Pennsylvania State and Eastern District Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Professional Honor Award, Leadership Award, and many other acknowledgements.